Longwood Gardens - Chrysanthemum Festival 2026

Longwood Gardens' Chrysanthemum Festival is a spectacular celebration of autumn, transforming the historic conservatories into a dazzling display of color and creativity. Thousands of meticulously trained chrysanthemums take on remarkable shapes, from elegant spirals and cascading baskets to floating clouds and towering columns. The highlight is the famous Thousand Bloom Mum, a centuries-old horticultural masterpiece grown from a single stem and trained to produce hundreds of perfectly positioned blossoms. Visitors can also admire beautiful chrysanthemum and hardy bonsai displays in the Peirce-du Pont House Conservatory. Throughout the gardens, vibrant harvest exhibits featuring chrysanthemums, seasonal flowers, pumpkins, and gourds capture the beauty and abundance of fall. A visit during the festival is both inspiring and unforgettable.